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2:00 PM June 3, 2021
We re looking for those businesses that went above and beyond, the ones that found ways to support their communities over the past 12 months
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There s no doubt that the past 12 months have been tough for everyone - but some businesses have still found time to look at their communities and find ways to support them. To thank them, there is a dedicated category in the Suffolk Business Awards.
The Changing Lives Special Recognition Award will recognise businesses that have a clear strategy to go above and beyond normal expectations to make a positive impact on local communities.
Since December, I’ve been supporting the vaccination rollout and it’s been a fantastic experience. It s a happy environment to be in, and the patients are so appreciative. In addition to the clinical team, I work with a team of 80 volunteers. It s a two-way thing, you are helping deliver vaccinations to thousands of people which is incredible, but for volunteers, it also gives an enormous boost of wellbeing. I’d recommend it wholeheartedly!
Colette Burgess, a retired nurse, is one of the many retired NHS workers who have returned to work to help with coronavirus vaccinations.
The 60-year-old now works with the research and development team at West Suffolk Hospital on a Covid-19 study and also works with the vaccination team.
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She said: The Special Recognition Award is a joint award but winning the Stars of Waveney and Norfolk just meant so much to me. A few tears were shed. It just felt fantastic. It feels like we are really making a difference here in Waveney. I do this all for my son Harry who suffers with autism and for other adults so that their voice can be heard in the community.
Melanie holding the Suffolk Business Awards.
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Winning the awards has spurred on Miss Lord to create more positive change within the community.
She said: Without these awards it would never highlight the incredible diversity within our community.